A Las Vegas police officer fatally shot an armed man outside a Walmart early Tuesday after police were called to a reported fight inside the store and an officer heard a gunshot, according to LVMPD Capt. Brandon Oris.
What Happened
LVMPD said officers were responding to a reported fight inside a Walmart when the situation moved outside the store. Capt. Brandon Oris said an officer heard a gunshot and then fatally shot an armed man outside.
Time and Location
The call to police came in around 6 a.m. Tuesday. The Walmart was described by police as being in the Las Vegas area, but the available information did not include a specific street address.
Was Anyone Killed?
One person \u2014 the armed man shot by the officer \u2014 was killed, according to LVMPD. No additional injuries were reported in the information provided.
What Police Said
LVMPD\u2019s account, as attributed to Capt. Brandon Oris, is that the officer-involved shooting happened after the officer heard a gunshot outside the store. Police have not released further details in the provided account about what led up to the gunfire, the identity of the man who was shot or whether anyone else was involved in the initial fight report.
Key Facts
- Police said a call came in around 6 a.m. reporting a fight inside a Walmart in Las Vegas.
- According to LVMPD, an officer fatally shot an armed man outside the store after hearing a gunshot.
- The information in the article is attributed to LVMPD Capt. Brandon Oris.